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Recently, El Salvador's ruling party passed a bill that will allow indefinite presidential reelection and extend presidential terms to six years.
About El Salvador
- It is a small mountainous Central American nation.
- Bordered by: It is bordered by Honduras to the northeast; Guatemala to the northwest and by the Pacific Ocean to the south.
- It is the only Central American nation without a coast on the Caribbean.
- Topography: The Central Region of El Salvador is characterized by a mix of mountains, valleys, and a volcanic plateau.
- The region is dominated by the volcanic chain, part of the larger Sierra Madre mountains, which includes several volcanoes such as San Salvador, Ilopango, and San Vicente.
- Highest Point: The highest point in the country, Cerro El Pital, stands at 2,730 meters (8,957 feet) and is located on the border with Honduras in the northern part of this region.
- River: Lempa River plays a significant role in the geography of the country.
- Major Lakes: Lake Ilopango, Lake Coatepeque , Lake Güija
- Climate: The climate of El Salvador is tropical but is moderated by elevation in the interior; in general it is warm rather than hot
- Capital City: San Salvador
Source: TH
El Salvador FAQs
Q1: Why is El Salvador so famous?
Ans: El Salvador earns its nickname as the “Land of Volcanoes” with around 20 volcanoes. Two of the most famous are San Miguel Volcano and Santa Ana Volcano.
Q2: Is San Salvador volcano active?
Ans: San Salvador volcano has not erupted for more than 80 years but it has a long history of repeated, and sometimes violent, eruptions.
